Jaquel Spivey is an American actor who rose to worldwide fame for his starring role as Damien in the hit teen comedy film Mean Girls. The actor was introduced to acting at a young age and made his stage debut with the Broadway theatre production of A Strange Loop. He won a Drama Desk Award as well as received a Grammy Award nomination for his part in A Stange Loop. So who is Jaquel Spivey? Here’s everything we know about the rising star.
Jaquel Spivey Biography
Jaquel Spivey was born on 13th November 1998, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America. As of 2024, he is 25 years old.
| Birth Name | Jaquel Spivey |
| Nickname | Jaquel |
| Date of Birth | November 13, 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Raleigh, North Carolina, USA |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family and Early Life
The budding actor hasn’t divulged too many details about his family, except that he was raised by his single mother. He spent his early years in his hometown in Raleigh, North Carolina, and later moved to his aunt’s place in New Jersey. He attended Montclair High School in Montclair, where he discovered his passion for acting through school plays.
After graduating from high school in 2021, he was admitted to Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and studied musical theatre to further hone his acting skills. He appeared in several theatre productions, including playing Louis in a production of Sunday in the Park with George.
Body Statistics
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm |
| Body Build | Large |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Jaquel Spivey Facts
He began his acting career while in college by appearing in stage plays.
Jaquel made his onstage debut as Usher in the Broadway production of A Strange Loop at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City in 2022.
He received several nominations for his part in A Strange Loop and won a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award. He was also nominated for Grammy Awards in 2023.
In 2024, he co-starred alongside the likes of Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Aulii Cravalho, and Avantika in the musical teen comedy film, Mean Girls.
In 2024, he guest appeared in shows like Made in Hollywood, Today, and Entertainment Tonight.
